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I am part of a small group starting on the process of becoming a CIC. There seems to be a lot of helpful advice from the CIC regulator as well as forms to download and complete. We are satisfied that setting up a CIC limited by guarantee is the route to go down, however, at what stage have others involved legal advice and how much can one expect to pay?

Dear all, I would be interested in hearing your experiences when approaching trust for support and funding. We had recently spoken to a representative from the Sainsbury's Trust and were clearly advised that although they were very impressed with what we do, they would not be able to support us in any way as we were not a charity.

Is it not possible for some CICs, if not all to have a recognised status under the Charities Foundation in order to be able to approach trusts for grants…

Project Hidden Potential is a start up company aiming to raise awareness of a hidden disability, speech, language and communication needs. Young people become adept at hiding away this disability as it does not manifest itself physically, and often get misjudged. This often leads to crime, as statistics show between 60-90% of young offenders have a form of speech, language and communication needs. We aim to help identify and intervene before it's too late, by raising awareness.

OK. 1 day in with this new forum Group and I have 1 new Director, who is also to be a co-signer of cheques and I am also in discussion with 3 other Directors of CIC's about the possibility of reciprical board membership.

Just a quick note to say that, following my recent posts and the positive communication I have received from Directors of other CIC's, I have submitted a new Group for the CIC Forums.

The new Group is a place where CIC's can invite other CIC Directors to become board members, as a reciprical arrangement, to bring in experience, support, or/and, to help to meet with grant funding requirements which specify 2 or 3 Unrelated Directors or Board…

It is by chance that I found this association and I am glad that I have and become a member. We are a new social enterprise with the aim to develop innovative ways of delivering services and making true differences in our society. We have been waiting for over ten years to do this since readily available technology and legislation hadn't caught up with our aspirations. So I shall work to keep you posted of events and projects which are looking to develop and should you need any assistance…

Hi all. Just running through the set-up documents. We have decided to set-up a new CIC CLG and are developing the articles. Is it a requirement to nominate an asset locked body at this stage, or can you look at this at a later date? Will the Regulator reject the application at this stage? Many thanks. Paul

Hi John. Thanks again for your advice over the last few days. The conversion application will be put together next week and hopefully we will be successful. I am also looking forward to engaging with other members on the blog. Paul Sherry.

Caribbean4life CIC (Community Interest Company) is an innovative UK company established in 2007, for the purpose of promoting social enterprise and community business development support at all levels.

This is an invite to the Caribbean Trade Conference 2012.

The event is being held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Broad Street, Birmingham, on Tuesday 2nd October 2012 and the theme this year is ‘Moving from Local to Global’. visit…

EPIK launched its1st competition in May 2012 as an initiative designed to encourage young people, especially those in NEET to engage with computer programming and all things technical in a creative and fun way by making programming attainable and reachable by all as a vocation.

EPIK's annual competition comprises of a £1000 prize fund with a growing list of prizes from our sponsors. Through the Gala event on the 4th September we aim to give youngsters the opportunity to…

I am just posting this blog to ascertain whether any one out there (particularly West Midlands) runs an organisation that provides persoanl care and support for adults. I know a fantastic young woman who is very disallusioned with the organisation she is working for and wants to work with a forward thinking third sector organistion that really puts the client at the heart of its organiation. Let me know if you have any suggestions. Sue Gazey

I'm new to the association and am looking for advice on the relative merits of CIC for a musical group. Up till now we have been operating as a 'charitable orgisation' but we need the flexibilty of raising funds by performing for money. The company would still like to remain NPO but would like a more professional constitution.

I have just came out of education to complete a PhD. I want to use the research to assist colleagues in schools. I am particularly interested in improving effectiveness in response to low level disruptive behaviour. My research tools are geared to enhancing teacher's professional development and they represent the core of my 'original contribution to knowledge'. As I have not submitted yet is it advisable for me to protect my intellectual property and licence it to the fledgling CIC or to…